Sec. 2-11. Special assistant auditors.

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(a)The Auditor General may contract with certified public accountants licensed in Illinois, qualified management consultants, attorneys licensed in Illinois, and other persons or firms necessary to carry out his duties. For the purpose of assisting in performance audits, the Auditor General may contract with any State agency. The Auditor General may contract with other governmental agencies for the conduct of joint audits of a State agency or a portion thereof.

(b)The Auditor General shall adopt rules establishing qualifications for nonlicensed persons with whom he may contract.

(c)The Auditor General may designate any person with whom he contracts as a special assistant auditor for the purpose of conducting a post audit or investigation under his supervision. The Auditor General may delegate his powers and authority respecting post audits and investigations to special assistant auditors other than the power of subpoena, but any delegation of authority to administer oaths or take depositions must be made in writing and limited to a particular audit or investigation.